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Park Center

Park Center offers pathways to independence for people facing mental health and substance use issues to reclaim hope, live, and work in their communities.

At Park Center, individuals facing mental health
and substance use issues have found a welcoming
community of hope and support since 1984. Park
Center provides pathways to independence
through rehabilitation services, outpatient
treatment, homeless outreach, supported housing,
employment services, and more. From two main service locations and more than 25
Nashville-area housing properties, Park Ce

nter’s 100
+ team members help individuals reclaim hope,
live, and work in the heart of their communities. Learn more at parkcenternashville.org.

05/19/2026

What actually helps someone stay on the path to recovery?

It’s usually not one life-changing moment.

It’s having support that’s still there the next day…
and the day after that.

Consistent care.
Consistent encouragement.
Consistent access to housing, treatment, employment support, and community.

Because recovery is fragile in the beginning. And when support disappears, progress can quickly unravel.

Since 1984, Park Center has seen firsthand how consistent support through our seven comprehensive programs helps individuals rebuild their lives—one step at a time.

Housing is a first step; Park Center is here for all of it. That’s why what happens consistently matters most.

# Park Center Strong

05/15/2026

Big challenges require bold collaboration, time, and effort.

That’s why Park Center launched our quarterly Community Partner Meetings, bringing together agencies from across Middle Tennessee to connect, share resources, and strengthen the network of support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

This week, we welcomed more than 40 professionals representing organizations focused on employment services, recovery support, housing, food access, and more. Attendees heard impactful updates from The NextDoor Recovery, Nashville Launch Pad, and Park Center’s Peer Wellness Program. In addition, our Peer Wellness Coaches led the group through a mindfulness activity that highlighted the supportive interventions our members experience every day.

Real community impact happens when organizations come together with a shared purpose, and we’re proud to help lead those conversations.

A special thank you to United Way of Greater Nashville for graciously hosting this gathering.

Interested in joining a future Community Partner Meeting? Contact Stephen Formosa at stephen.formosa@parkcenternashville.org to be added to the mailing list.

05/12/2026

Healing doesn’t happen overnight.

For many of our members, recovery means navigating the storms of mental illness, substance use disorder, and housing insecurity, one difficult step at a time.

At Park Center, we believe success is found in the small wins that build over time: a safe place to sleep, a job interview, a breakthrough moment, a reason to keep going.

Through every setback and every victory, we strive to be a steady light in the storm, a community of support guiding people toward hope, healing, and independence.

05/08/2026

Park Center was proud to be out in the community this week supporting individuals working toward a fresh start.

Senior Business Development Manager Stephen Formosa and IPS Supported Employment Director Dr. Denise Atwater attended the Resource Fair, hosted by the Tennessee Justice Bus and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. The event connected justice-involved individuals with critical resources including employment support, community services, and opportunities to rebuild and move forward.

Real change doesn’t happen overnight, and it never happens alone. It takes a community willing to show up, invest in people, and celebrate every step forward along the way.

We are honored to stand alongside our community partners in supporting individuals too often overlooked and underserved. Together, we will continue doing the hard work, creating opportunities, and building hope, one small win at a time.

05/06/2026

"All great achievements require time" - Maya Angelou

This powerful statement holds true, especially for members traveling on the journey toward recovery. The biggest misconception about recovery is that it happens all at once.

It doesn’t.

It happens in the quiet, everyday moments: showing up to an appointment, having a safe place to sleep, someone checking in when it matters most, and on and on...

At Park Center, progress isn’t measured in a single breakthrough. It’s built day by day. And those days add up to something powerful.

05/05/2026

We are excited to welcome Theophilus “Theo” Boyd as Park Center’s new Chief Financial Officer!

Theo brings a strong background in finance and operations, most recently serving with Newport Healthcare, a national behavioral healthcare organization based in Nashville. His prior experience also includes roles with Uniguest and Bridgestone. He holds an MBA from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Florida A&M University.

Theo’s expertise and leadership will play an important role in advancing our mission and strengthening our impact in the community.

Please join us in welcoming Theo to Park Center!

05/04/2026

“If you can laugh in the face of adversity, you’re unstoppable.”

At Park Center, our Psychosocial Day Program members and staff recently came together for our annual "Spring Fling", a day filled with laughter, connection, and celebration of the progress our members have made this year.

From games to great food and shared moments of joy, the day was a reminder that recovery is not only about hard work: it’s also about community, support, and celebrating every win along the way.

A special thank you to our dedicated staff who made this day possible and continue to show up for our members every single day.

04/30/2026

Imagine facing each day without stable shelter, while also battling the weight of mental illness. The fear. The isolation. The uncertainty.

For many of our members, this isn’t hypothetical it’s their reality before finding Park Center.

Here, every person’s story matters. No matter their past, they are welcomed into a true Community of Hope, a place where healing begins, support is constant, and the path to stability, purpose, and independence becomes possible.

We walk alongside our members every step of the way because no one should have to face recovery alone.

Be part of that hope and join the cause: https://hubs.li/Q04f3NW10

04/23/2026

Lack of resources for those living with Serious Mental Illness and Substance us disorder is an epidemic in this society. Behind every statistic is a person fighting to be seen, supported, and given a chance.

This lack of resources for those living with serious mental illness continues to impact not just individuals, but families and entire communities. Many of our unhoused neighbors are navigating both homelessness and mental health challenges at the same time, often without the support they need to move forward.

That’s where organizations like Park Center step in.

Every day, we help individuals move from crisis to stability: securing safe housing, accessing critical documents, building supportive communities, addressing substance use, improving physical health, and finding meaningful work.

This is what real change looks like. But we can’t do it alone.

Join us in making a difference: https://hubs.li/Q04ddXX80

04/17/2026

“A society is only as strong as its most vulnerable members.”

In Tennessee, nearly 369,000 adults are living with serious mental illness (almost the populations of Knoxville and Clarkesville combined) and more than half struggle to afford even basic needs. Behind every number is a person with a story, a challenge, and the potential for hope. It doesn't have to be this way; you can help us and be an agent of change.

At Park Center, we work every day to ensure those stories don’t end in statistics but in stories of hope and triumph. Last year alone, we supported nearly 900 individuals on their journey toward stability, independence, and community. That number is on top of the countless thousands we've supported since we began our mission in 1984!

You can be part of that impact. You can make a difference...join us!

Learn more, get involved, or give today: https://www.parkcenternashville.org

04/16/2026

"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down." - Mary Pickford

Join Park Center staff at the 2nd Chance Block Party & Resource Fair this Saturday as we celebrate Second Chance Month with a day of empowerment, opportunity, and community support!

This event connects individuals with justice involvement to local organizations, employers, and essential resources to help them rebuild their lives. Enjoy live entertainment, free food, job and housing assistance, legal aid, and more!

Come for the fun, leave with opportunities! Let’s create brighter futures together.

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1935 21st Avenue S
Nashville, TN
37212

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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+16152423576

Website

http://parkcenternashville.org/

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